As America celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, Virginia commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and 240th anniversary of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. The Voices of Freedom Tour celebrates the courage of those who demanded liberty when dissent was still illegal. On August 15, from 2:00-4:00 pm, visit six
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We are well into the year marking the 300th anniversary of the founding of our St. Martin’s parish in 1726. To mark this momentous occasion, several events have been planned for the coming year at The Fork Church. If you missed the first event – a talk by the Rev’d Dr. Robert Prichard, Professor Emeritus
Two women’s book groups meet on alternate Thursdays: BBC (Becoming Beloved Community) Book Group – formerly known as WOW – is reading How to Dodge a Cannonball by Dennard Dayle. Kathy Thomas leads the group by Zoom. Contact Kathy at 804-852-6823 if you are interested in joining the BBC Women’s Book Group. YAY (Young and Younger)
The Men’s Book Group is reading The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust by Francis Collins. Plan to join the men of Fork Church every other Friday at 8:00 am at Classic Coffee, Tea and Books in Ashland. Contact theforkchurch@gmail.com or call Father Nik at 804-291-6124 to learn more.
The Episcopal Church emerged from the Church of England in the British colonies in America, and we remain in communion with the Church of England. As Episcopalians and Anglicans, our particular Christian heritage and ecclesial genealogy must be traced back to the arrival of Christianity in the British Isles. To this end, since January 18,
Adult Sunday School The Adult Sunday School has concluded its comprehensive look at Reading the Gospels Spiritually with the Gospel according to John. After a summer break, the class will resume with a new engaging study. The class will meet at Parish House at 9:05 am each Sunday. Please join us this fall! Children’s
The Parish Choir rehearses each Sunday from 9:15 to 9:50 and 11:15-12:00. They have moved downstairs for the summer to escape the heat. This is a good time to participate if you enjoy singing but have difficulty with the steep stairs to the choir loft. New singers are always welcome! Please contact Melissa Hawks (pianohawks@gmail.com,
This year, our Faith & Film Study is in two parts: A Lenten Study looking at Movies about the English Reformation and the beginnings of Anglicanism (16th- 17th centuries) and A Paschal (Easter) Study looking at Movies about the Modern Church (18th-20th centuries) We’ve just concluded the Lenten series and are starting our
2026 Holy Week Schedule at The Fork Church Palm Sunday – Eucharist at 10 am, March 29 Maundy Thursday – Agape Meal at 6:30 pm, April 2 Good Friday – Solemn Collects at 6:30 pm, April 3 Holy Saturday – Prayer in the Graveyard at 12:30 pm, April 4 Holy Pascha: Easter Sunday – Eucharist
The Fork Church welcomed two new Vestry members at its installation service March 1, 2026, and expressed appreciation to two outgoing members. Patty Skjei and Elizabeth Berry are the two outgoing members who have served their term. New members taking their place are Rachel Robleto and Jan Donovan. Remaining on the Vestry are Janet Taylor